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402 Locust
B- Composite 68.74
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.3/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +4.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$125,000

402 Locust · Whitewright, TX 75491
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,927 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 63 Days on market
Built 1900 $65/sqft · 52% below area

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Investor Special – Prime Redevelopment Opportunity on Double Lot Attention investors, builders, and visionaries! This property presents a rare opportunity for a full renovation or complete redevelopment. Situated on are two spacious lots, totaling .33 acre. The potential here is unmatched—restore the existing structure or tear down and build two new homes. The current home is in need of extensive repairs and heavy rehab, making it ideal for experienced investors looking for their next project. With ample land and flexible possibilities, this property is perfect for maximizing value in a growing area. Whether you're looking to renovate and resell, create rental income, or develop new construction, this property offers endless upside. Sold as-is. No repairs will be made. Bring your plans and your vision! Listing agent is the owner of the property

Key facts

  • Ample land
  • Double lot
  • Spacious lots

Tags

DOUBLE LOTSPACIOUS LOTSAMPLE LAND

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $125k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $481 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
  • Recommended offer: $118k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.9% vs local median 4.3% in Whitewright — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 68/100 on livability (#457 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A-; Watch: schools C-, amenities F, commute F.
  • Whitewright ISD (rural): math 57% / reading 49% proficiency, ranked #134 of 826 in TX (top 16%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: 109 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 1d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,272 units permitted in Grayson County in 2024 (750 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Grayson County population projected at +12% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 63 days — a 6% lower offer ($118k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 26% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $117,500 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 63 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.33%
Cap rate
10.92%
Cash-on-cash
16.51%
DSCR
1.73
GRM
6.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$260,606
List price
$125,000
Delta
-52.03%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
417 W Grand St 0.67mi 4/3.0 1,915 (-1%) 3mo $250,000 $131 61
201 W Elm St 0.39mi 4/2.0 1,977 (+3%) 24mo $289,000 $146 58
415 W Walnut St 0.65mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,924 (-0%) 18mo $175,500 $91 50
303 W Walnut St 0.50mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,732 (-10%) 19mo $325,000 $188 39
407 W Maple St 0.65mi 4/2.0 2,212 (+15%) 18mo $220,000 $99 30

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
7.6%
Equity multiple
1.30×
Total profit
$10,417
Equity at exit
$18,638
10-year hold
IRR
16.9%
Equity multiple
2.39×
Total profit
$48,583
Equity at exit
$10,808

Cash invested: $35,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Texas
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

ZIP-level market 75491

Home prices YoY
-8.6%
Active inventory
109
Price-to-rent
6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,663 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$656
Tax from tax record
$125 /mo · $1,499/yr
Insurance
$52
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$349
Net cashflow
$481

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,054
Max offer price $125,000
Occupancy floor 66%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$31,250
Closing costs
$3,750
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
201 S May St #1 Whitewright, TX 3.0 2.5 1229 $1,595 $1.30 15d 1 0.26mi
201 S May St Whitewright, TX 3.0 2.5 1229 $1,595 $1.30 1d 1 0.26mi
107 E Miller Whitewright, TX 3.0 2.0 1226 $1,725 $1.41 1d 1 0.36mi
706 Dixie Ln Whitewright, TX 3.0 2.5 1806 $1,950 $1.08 1d 1 1.18mi

Listing history 17 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $125,000 Active 63 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $125,000 Active 62 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $125,000 Active 61 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $125,000 Active 60 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $125,000 Active 58 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $125,000 Active 54 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $125,000 Active 53 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $125,000 Active 52 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $125,000 Active 49 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $125,000 Active 48 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $125,000 Active 47 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $125,000 Active 46 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $125,000 Active 45 DOM
  14. 2026-04-16
    price $145,000 877-char remark
    Show marketing remark (877 chars)

    Investor Special – Prime Redevelopment Opportunity on Double Lot Attention investors, builders, and visionaries! This property presents a rare opportunity for a full renovation or complete redevelopment. Situated on are two spacious lots, totaling .33 acre. The potential here is unmatched—restore the existing structure or tear down and build two new homes. The current home is in need of extensive repairs and heavy rehab, making it ideal for experienced investors looking for their next project. With ample land and flexible possibilities, this property is perfect for maximizing value in a growing area. Whether you're looking to renovate and resell, create rental income, or develop new construction, this property offers endless upside. Sold as-is. No repairs will be made. Bring your plans and your vision! Listing agent is the owner of the property

  15. 2026-04-16
    listed $135,000 Active 877-char remark
    Show marketing remark (877 chars)

    Investor Special – Prime Redevelopment Opportunity on Double Lot Attention investors, builders, and visionaries! This property presents a rare opportunity for a full renovation or complete redevelopment. Situated on are two spacious lots, totaling .33 acre. The potential here is unmatched—restore the existing structure or tear down and build two new homes. The current home is in need of extensive repairs and heavy rehab, making it ideal for experienced investors looking for their next project. With ample land and flexible possibilities, this property is perfect for maximizing value in a growing area. Whether you're looking to renovate and resell, create rental income, or develop new construction, this property offers endless upside. Sold as-is. No repairs will be made. Bring your plans and your vision! Listing agent is the owner of the property

  16. 2022-02-07
    soldstatus
  17. 2022-02-07
    soldstatus

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast TX · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,499 · $125/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,288 · $191/mo
Expected delta
+$789/yr (+$66/mo · 52.6%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 7/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 26% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$19,959
− Mortgage interest
−$7,002
− Property taxes
−$1,499
− Insurance
−$625
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,597
− Management
−$1,597
− Depreciation
−$3,636
Taxable income
$4,004
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$961
After-tax cash flow
$4,817/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Whitewright ISD
NCES district ID
4845670
Math proficiency
57% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
49% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$49,969
Composite
45.31/100
National rank
#2648
State rank
#134 of 826 in TX

Livability — Whitewright

Score
68/100
State rank
#457
US rank
#9255

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A- Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Whitewright, TX
Population (ZIP)
5,428

Population outlook (Grayson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
134,540 people
By 2030
138,653 · +3.1%
By 2040
145,958 · +8.5%
By 2050
151,218 · +12.4%
By 2075
161,802 · +20.3%
By 2100
159,036 · +18.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (85%)
Race & ethnicity
White 85% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 7% Black 2% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, China
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 3% German/W. Germanic 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Grayson

2024 margin
Solid R (+54.3) · D 22.5% · R 76.7%
2008→2024 swing
-16.4pp toward R · 2008: -37.9pp · 2024: -54.3pp
All cycles
2024: R+54.3 2020: R+49.9 2016: R+53.1 2012: R+48.0 2008: R+37.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -25.85%
Current HPI
273.3968
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.95%
F500 in state
110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+7.4% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-16 Price Changed $145,000 NTREIS
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $135,000 NTREIS
  • 2022-02-07 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2022-02-07 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+2.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,499 · +5.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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